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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 27 games similar to SpreadCheat down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SpreadCheat.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to SpreadCheat is Do Not Feed the Monkeys — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film follow close behind.

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The best games like SpreadCheat on PlayStation

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SpreadCheat. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeManagementPixel ArtDark
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like SpreadCheat, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual 2d and visual first person

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone73Visuals55
#2Papers, Please
Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed SpreadCheat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping resource management

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates SpreadCheat by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Tone56
Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like SpreadCheat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping resource management

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates SpreadCheat by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Tone56
Gnomes Garden
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeManagementCasualFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 326
Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like SpreadCheat, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger.

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals and tone.

It predates SpreadCheat by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone45Visuals0
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed SpreadCheat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping resource management

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for SpreadCheat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone67Visuals0
Always Sometimes Monsters
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativePixel ArtCasualIsometric
Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30
Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like SpreadCheat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for SpreadCheat.

It predates SpreadCheat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Visuals50
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeManagementDarkIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with SpreadCheat: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals.

It predates SpreadCheat by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone76Visuals0
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeTacticalSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB84· 9OC86· 121
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like SpreadCheat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Moonlighter
SimulationJob Sim
SoloManagementPixel ArtMeleeProcedural
Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110
Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed SpreadCheat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Progression46Visuals45
911 Operator
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeManagementTacticalCasual
Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14
Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed SpreadCheat, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from SpreadCheat: visuals and tone.

It predates SpreadCheat by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone45Visuals0

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